Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 175.6 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 77.0 in | 70.7 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 68.7 in | 57.3 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4471 lb. | 2852 lb. | 1619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 57.2 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.5 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.2 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 54.4 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.5 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.6 ft3 | 20.2 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.5 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.